Tag: Tokyo 2020
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Tokyo 2020 to deliver a unique Games’ experience
Lausanne, June 30, 2017: During its fourth visit to Tokyo (28-30 June), the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission was impressed with the Japanese Host City’s innovative plans to bring the Games to new audiences (Tokyo 2020 unique Games experience). From projects to engage the whole of Japan for the next three years to an…
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ISA delighted by Tokyo 2020 recommendation for Surfing to take place on natural ocean waves
By Will Shand, California, USA, Oct 21, 2015: The International Surfing Association (ISA) today welcomed the news that Tokyo 2020 has recommended to the IOC that Surfing take place on natural ocean waves if it is included on the Sports Programme for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Speaking about the recommendation, ISA President, Fernando Aguerre,…
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2020, the Japanese invite 5 new sports
Tokyo, Sept 28, 2015: Very strong, these Japanese. Very surprising, especially. The organizing committee of the Tokyo Games has taken everyone by surprise this Monday, September 28th, at the time of the announcement of the new sports offered at the 2020 Olympics program are expected in two or three, not more. They will eventually be…
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ISA delighted by Tokyo 2020 decision to recommend Surfing for Olympic Games inclusion
By rob Fawdon from La Jolla, California, USA, Sept 28, 2015: The International Surfing Association (ISA) has today expressed its delight at the decision by Tokyo 2020 to recommend to the IOC that Surfing is included on the Sports Programme for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The IOC will now take the final decision on…
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IOC Coordination Commission pleased with progress, as Tokyo 2020 embraces Olympic Agenda 2020
Lausanne, July 1, 2015: The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 today completed its second official visit to the Japanese capital, citing the Organising Committee’s adherence to key milestones, strong government support and its embrace of Olympic Agenda 2020 as highlights of the visit. Led by Commission Chair John…
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IPC Governing Board approves first 16 sports to be included in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Berlin, Germany, Oct 7, 2014: At a meeting in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday (7 October), the IPC Governing Board approved the first 16 sports for inclusion in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games sports programme, including badminton which will make its Paralympic debut in six years’ time. The Board also deferred a final decision until its…
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Successful visit for IOC Coordination Commission
Lausanne, June 27, 2014: Tokyo 2020, The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games today successfully concluded its first visit to the 2020 Olympic host city of Tokyo (25-27 June). The Commission, through its Chair, John Coates, declared that it was “very pleased” with the initial progress made by Tokyo…
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Badminton, taekwondo move forward in application process
Germany, Mar 6, 2014: application process, The International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Governing Board has invited the sport of badminton and sport of taekwondo to advance to the second phase of the application process to become a part of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games programme. For Taekwondo, only the Kyorugi discipline is being considered for inclusion in…
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Six new sports and three disciplines apply for Tokyo 2020 inclusion
Germany, Jan 22, 2014: In November 2013, the IPC announced that recognized International Federations (IF) of summer sports not yet on the Paralympic programme had until 17 January 2014 to express an interest in being part of the Tokyo 2020 Games. Furthermore, IFs already on the Paralympic programme could also suggest additional disciplines for inclusion.…